C2 English Vocabulary

To crawl on the ground; to act in a very submissive or humble way

A number in the base-ten system; relating to the decimal system

Delicate ornamental work made from fine twisted metal wire

A disorderly crowd; the common people regarded with contempt

In a manner that provokes anger or strong reaction

A person who lives in a city or urban area

A clever or deceptive plan to gain an advantage

A bluish-green colour or gemstone

Full of reeds; high and thin in sound; tall and slender

A mineral that can be cut and polished for jewellery

Mutually destructive; relating to internal conflict within a group

A person who deliberately provokes or incites others

To act against or fail to comply with a law or rule

Late; arriving after the expected time

Aggressive, warlike, or eager to fight

Disrespectful treatment of something sacred

Having a naturally dark complexion

Charming and attractive in an innocent way

As an adjective, openly expressive of emotion or serving to demonstrate; as a noun, a grammatical term for pointing words like "this" or "that"

The state of being immature or not fully developed

The outer protective layer of the skin

A painfully obvious mistake; an animal that howls

A rude, aggressive, or clumsy person

Tall, slender and graceful

In a way that is rightfully earned

Land or property directly bordering the ocean

A building for storing grain; a grain-producing region

To gain an advantage over someone by more skillful maneuvering

Pretended; not genuine

Plain and unfashionable in appearance

Lacking proper planning or organization; unable to control body movements smoothly

A performer who can replace another; to learn a role as a substitute

The position or office of a judge

To thoroughly defeat or overcome an opponent

A room with washing facilities and a toilet

A loud boisterous laugh; to laugh boisterously

Excessively prim, proper, or fussy

The state of feeling very sleepy

To make hair or clothing untidy; a tangled mass

A defensive wooden fence enclosure; a military prison

The act of refraining; a decision not to vote

A fresh evaluation or reassessment of something

A small room just below the roof of a house; an attic

The habit or quality of being late

Having unlimited power and authority

Done without any cause or provocation

An incorrect or inaccurate statement

The pivot point of a lever; a central support or crux